Historic kosher dairy lunch counter serving classic Jewish comfort food like matzo ball soup and blintzes.
Step into a piece of New York history at B&H Dairy, an East Village institution since 1938. This intimate kosher dairy lunch counter offers a true taste of old-school comfort food, with beloved dishes like matzo ball soup and blintzes. It's the perfect spot for an affordable, classic breakfast or lunch that feels like a warm hug.
B&H Dairy is a historic kosher dairy lunch counter celebrated for its traditional Jewish and Eastern European comfort food. Standout dishes include matzo ball soup, latkes, blintzes, and challah, all praised for their authentic taste. The tuna melt and pancakes have also received specific recommendations. While borscht is available and considered decent, some find other establishments offer more unique variations.
"Customers frequently recommend the matzo ball soup, latkes, blintzes, challah, and tuna melt. The $7 breakfast special is also highlighted as a great value."
Customers generally have a very positive sentiment towards B&H Dairy, praising it as a classic, comforting, and affordable dining experience, with many highlighting it as a must-visit.
Important Note
One user suggested that a previous positive comment about the restaurant might have been AI-generated.
"The user recommends B&H Dairy as a great and cheap option with a cozy vibe, suggesting it's much better than places near Times Square."
Positive"B&H Dairy is mentioned, though noted to be on summer vacation."
Neutral"B&H Dairy is mentioned as a small restaurant."
Neutral"This user accuses the previous commenter (about B&H Dairy) of spamming threads with a reservation-selling service."
Negative"This commenter believes the previous comment about B&H Dairy is AI-generated, citing phrases like 'ooh, good one' and 'pure comfort' as indicators."
Negative"The tuna melt from B&H is mentioned."
Neutral"This commenter agrees that B&H Dairy is a good suggestion and also mentions Bird Dog as being pretty small."
Neutral"This commenter agrees that B&H Dairy is a good suggestion."
Neutral"This commenter expresses no surprise that B&H Dairy was mentioned so quickly after the post went live."
Neutral"B&H Dairy in the East Village is described as a tiny, old-school kosher lunch counter with about 10 stools and two small tables, offering supreme comfort food like matzo ball soup and challah."
Positive"B&H Dairy is suggested as a breakfast restaurant."
Neutral"The user appreciates the suggestion for B&H Dairy, noting that even if it's not their favorite borscht, they love the restaurant for being one of the few surviving from the old Village and have patronized it for half a century."
Positive"B&H Dairy has other 'standouts' and their catering services mean you don't have to pre-order."
Positive"While B&H Dairy's borscht is good enough to order when in the mood, the user has had more interesting versions elsewhere. They also mention they love B&H as it's one of the few surviving restaurants from the old Village and they've been going there for half a century."
Neutral"B&H Dairy is a good option if you need kosher food, and they have good borscht."
Positive"B&H Dairy is recommended as a dining option in the LES."
Neutral"B&H Dairy is recommended as a "semi-sitdown" place suitable for the quick service query, implying it offers a convenient dining experience."
Positive"The user suggests B&H Dairy as an 'exotic' breakfast option, stating that even highly-rated spots may be touristy due to their popularity."
Neutral"A user inquires about the current status of B&H Diner in the East Village."
Neutral"B&H Dairy is enthusiastically declared to have the absolute best pancakes in the city."
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